Brain Sciences | Editor’s Choice Articles Published in 2025 in the “Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology” Section
The mission of the “Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology” Section of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425) is to present studies relating to the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) and how drugs affect neurological function, behavior, and disease. This includes explorations of mechanisms such as neurotransmitter interactions and target receptors, enzymes, and ion channels to understand treatment effects and potential side effects, as well as reporting on analyses of tissue samples from biopsies or autopsies to diagnose diseases such as tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, infections, and developmental disorders, guiding patient care and advancing research.
All articles published in our journal are available in an open access format, granting you unrestricted access to the full free text. We invite you to explore our 2025 editor’s choice publications from Section “Neuropharmacology and Neuropathology”, listed below as follows:
1. “Psychedelic-Induced Neural Plasticity: A Comprehensive Review and a Discussion of Clinical Implications”
by Francesco Weiss, Anna Magnesa, Matteo Gambini, Riccardo Gurrieri, Eric Annuzzi, Camilla Elefante, Giulio Perugi and Donatella Marazziti
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(2), 117; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15020117
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/2/117
2. “Phytochemicals Targeting BDNF Signaling for Treating Neurological Disorders”
by Alka Ashok Singh, Shweta Katiyar and Minseok Song
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(3), 252; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15030252
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/3/252
3. “The Role of Selected Flavonoids in Modulating Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential”
by JoannaKruszka, Jakub Martyński, Karolina Szewczyk-Golec, Alina Woźniak and Jarosław Nuszkiewicz
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(5), 485; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15050485
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/5/485
4. “Connected by Boredom: A Systematic Review of the Role of Trait Boredom in Problematic Technology Use”
by Ginevra Tagliaferri, Manuel Martí-Vilar, Francesca Valeria Frisari, Alessandro Quaglieri, Emanuela Mari, Jessica Burrai, Anna Maria Giannini and Clarissa Cricenti
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(8), 794; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15080794
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/8/794
5. “Drugs Used in “Chemsex”/Sexualized Drug Behaviour—Overview of the Related Clinical Psychopharmacological Issues”
by Fabrizio Schifano, Stefania Bonaccorso, Davide Arillotta, Amira Guirguis, John Martin Corkery, Giuseppe Floresta, Gabriele Duccio Papanti Pelletier, Norbert Scherbaum and Nicolò Schifano
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(5), 424; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15050424
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/5/424
6. “Gender Differences in Clinical and Biochemical Variables of Patients Affected by Bipolar Disorder”
by Luigi Piccirilli, Enrico Capuzzi, Francesca Legnani, Martina Di Paolo, Anna Pan, Alessandro Ceresa, Cecilia Maria Esposito, Luisa Cirella, Teresa Surace, Ilaria Tagliabue et al.
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(2), 214; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15020214
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/2/214
7. “Naringenin’s Neuroprotective Effect on Diazino-Induced Cerebellar Damage in Male Albino Rats, with Modulation of Acetylcholinesterase”
by Abdullah A. Saati
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(3), 242; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15030242
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/3/242
8. “Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in Headache Management: A Review”
by Andrei Lyle Bautista, Killian Coyne, Alexander Bautista and Alaa Abd-Elsayed
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(7), 672; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15070672
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/7/672
9. “Exploring the Autistic Brain: A Systematic Review of Diffusion Tensor Imaging Studies on Neural Connectivity in Autism Spectrum Disorder”
by Giuseppe Marano, Georgios D. Kotzalidis, Maria Benedetta Anesini, Sara Barbonetti, Sara Rossi, Miriam Milintenda, Antonio Restaino, Mariateresa Acanfora, Gianandrea Traversi, Giorgio Veneziani et al.
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(8), 824; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15080824
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/8/824
by Eileen Brobbin, Natalie Lowry, Matteo Cella, Alex Copello, Simon Coulton, Jerome Di Pietro, Colin Drummond, Steven Glautier, Ceyda Kiyak, Thomas Phillips et al.
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(6), 626; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15060626
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/6/626